Rank Controller

The SLCS “Rank Controller” is a piece of software cheerleaders “wear” to track their activity with the cheer squad. It was developed by a number of cheerleaders over the years. The algorithm has not been changed in a long time.

At present, the algorithm prioritizes thousands of repetitive trampoline vaults over social interaction and sisterhood. This may be because historically our goal was to drive up traffic at the Cheertopia region (sim).

In 2022 and 2023 Gwyn and I tried to update the algorithm. We wanted to de-emphasize vaulting and instead reward sisterhood, social interaction, being in formations, Driving, sitting on Panels, participating in Fundays, Game Night, and other activities that benefit both the cheerleader and the squad. While we did receive support from many cheerleaders, we also met a lot of resistance. In 2024, it became clear that the algorithm would never be updated. Or at least, not by us.

In 2025 we’d like to move on and instead create an SLCS “PRank Controller.” Other than the punny name, this addon won’t have much to do with our original, failed, project. Instead this will be a toy to do fun things. Instead of rethinking squad values, perhaps making fun toys should have been our focus in the first place.

~ Aero